Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-23-2011, 02:20 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Athens
Posts: 54
Sokm is on a distinguished road
new X5 owner :)

Hi there

I will be picking up my '04 E53 X5 3.0 on Monday it's fitted with 20 inch 5 spoke OEM BMW wheels (315 rear wheels). Will post pics once I get it.

I am a huge BMW enthusiast and I have finally been able to purchase my first !

The car has done 96000 KMs with a full BMW service history.

Anything I should know to watch out for with the '04 models?

Does the OEM cd player play mp3 cd's?

Thanks guys !
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 07-23-2011, 03:33 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 96
Denis0331 is on a distinguished road
check all of your fluids...make sure everything is good to go and has been replaced recently....oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, transmission fluid, spark plugs ...if u get it into your garage that would be the first thing i would do even with a service records....
i hope u like your beemer i had purchased 2001 3.0i with 95,000 with a full service record
never had any problems...i love it. Good luck
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-23-2011, 08:19 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Athens
Posts: 54
Sokm is on a distinguished road
Great Thanks for the tips! Only thing I wasn't too happy about was that it didn't have navigation, but apperntly its an easy 'add on' . No one knows how much the OEM navi costs? (dare i ask)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-23-2011, 08:40 PM
romeokc10's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: California
Posts: 956
romeokc10 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sokm View Post
Great Thanks for the tips! Only thing I wasn't too happy about was that it didn't have navigation, but apperntly its an easy 'add on' . No one knows how much the OEM navi costs? (dare i ask)
Congrats! Keep your fingers crossed and knock on wood often, these things are brittle...lol!! As for the nav, it's only easy if it's pre-wired for the nav system, the early models like my 2002 were not pre-wired so you had to run the wiring from the back to the front which required ripping out the interior.
__________________
2002 X5 4.6is
1999 C5 Corvette
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R
2005 Mazda 6 Wagon (Wife's)
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-24-2011, 03:02 AM
PersonaNonGrata's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 7,749
PersonaNonGrata is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sokm View Post
Great Thanks for the tips! Only thing I wasn't too happy about was that it didn't have navigation, but apperntly its an easy 'add on' . No one knows how much the OEM navi costs? (dare i ask)
Congratulations on your new BMW!

I would also look over the service history for maintenance on the cooling system, belts, hoses, CV boots, and air conditioning.

I wouldn't consider a retrofit of the OEM navigation as an easy job. There have been quite a few who have attempted it, some successfully. I think it would be easier and better to go with an aftermarket double DIN unit that offers navigation, Bluetooth, DVD video, and other advanced features.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-24-2011, 07:10 AM
huntertec's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: australia
Posts: 150
huntertec is on a distinguished road
Is your X a petrol or diesel ? Your intro just says 3.0.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-25-2011, 04:40 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Athens
Posts: 54
Sokm is on a distinguished road
its a petrol version.

Thanks for the tips

The X5 has also been fitted with a switch, that changes from petrol to 'natural gas'. It costs 0.60 cents (EURO) a Litre. It's proven to be very economical in Greece and many 4x4 owners are installing this option to their cars. I'll post pics
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-25-2011, 04:35 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Athens
Posts: 54
Sokm is on a distinguished road
Just noticed that when I lock the car, there is an indicator light that stays on next to 'P' on the gear lever... is that normal?

Also the left passenger door pin doesnt go down when I lock the car, but the door is locked... hmmmm :/
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-25-2011, 06:24 PM
PersonaNonGrata's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 7,749
PersonaNonGrata is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sokm View Post
Just noticed that when I lock the car, there is an indicator light that stays on next to 'P' on the gear lever... is that normal?
It's normal.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-25-2011, 07:06 PM
Quicksilver's Avatar
Premier Member and retired relic
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NORCAL
Posts: 17,184
Quicksilver will become famous soon enoughQuicksilver will become famous soon enough
What is that indicator light that stays on next to 'P' on the gear lever?
__________________
"What you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy. “The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by intelligent communication.”
Harmony happens whenever different parts get to form a whole by means of congruity, concord, symetry, consistency, conformity, correspondence, agreement, accord, unity, consonance…….
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:04 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.